Electric Vehicles

In reply to the Hon. M.C. PARNELL (2 April 2019).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): I have been advised:

1. Yes. The Department for Energy and Mining and the Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure are working together to lead the development of an electric vehicle strategy for South Australia. The process will be informed by targeted industry consultation and supported by a cross-government working group.

2. The government has met its target of 30 per cent low-emission vehicles. The 30 per cent target was achieved in October 2018. As at April 2019, the fleet consists of 38.5 per cent low-emission vehicles.

3. As at April 2019, the fleet consists of 1,243 electrified vehicles.

37 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and

1,206 petrol electric hybrid vehicles.